Piedmont University
Demorest, Georgia 30535-0010
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Piedmont University is a private institution in Demorest with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1074, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,130 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,893.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Main article: History of Piedmont College The college opened as the J.
- •Green Collegiate Institute in 1897, founded by residents of Habersham County, Georgia.
- •In 1994 the college began to expand, adding schools for Business and Nursing Health Sciences to its existing programs in the Arts and Sciences and Education.
- •The college also opened a campus in Athens, Georgia, and began offering off-campus graduate education courses across the state.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1074
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,108
Programs (71)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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